Why Jamie Lee Curtis' Iconic Mom Would Have Been 'Upset' With Her
- In a recent interview with The Guardian, Oscar winner Jamie Lee Curtis said she is preparing to leave the spotlight for good and criticized the treatment of older actors, citing her parents’ experiences.
- Drawing on her family history, Curtis recalled she saw her parents lose their fame when Hollywood rejected them at a certain age, noting her mother’s generation focused on appearance.
- Highlighting her career strategy, Curtis said she has been self-retiring for 30 years and wants to leave the party before she is no longer invited.
- On screen, Curtis reprised her role as Tess Coleman alongside Lindsay Lohan and said Lohan taught her `so much` while filming.
- Looking ahead, Curtis plans to expand creatively, mentioning she feels fortunate to have more opportunities and is starting to produce and direct new projects.
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Jamie Lee Curtis Has Been ‘Self-Retiring for 30 Years’ to Escape Her Parents’ Fate: I Don’t Want to ‘Suffer the Same as My Family Did’
Curtis is the daughter of Janet Leigh and Tony Curtis, actors who were "rejected" by Hollywood as they aged, according to the "Freakier Friday" star.
Jamie Lee Curtis Is ‘Prepping to Get Out’ of Hollywood After Seeing Her Famous Parents ‘Rejected’ By Industry When They Reached a ‘Certain Age’: ‘I Have Been Self-Retiring For 30 Years’
Jamie Lee Curtis says she's 'prepping to get out' of Hollywood after seeing her famous parents 'rejected' when they reached a certain age.
Jamie Lee Curtis is preparing to retire from acting. Curtis fears she'll get less and less work as she gets older, just like her parents, she said in an interview with The Guardian. "I watched my parents lose what gave them their fame, their lives, and their livelihood when the film industry rejected them at a certain age," the actress said.
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